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I know there is a smoking jetpack thread around here somewhere, but it's eons old and there doesn't seem to have been a solution to this minus GatorFett's rig.

I'd really like to be able to make this jetpack smoke but make more of a fog exhaust than a powerful burst of compressed air.

I've done quite a bit of research and found a few options, but I need the dimensions of the jetpack's insides.

While still expensive (around $699), the Antari M-1 mobile is battery operated, but I don't know if it would fit. If I could find one used for about half, I might jump on it - if it fits. The dimensions of the fogger are:

The other option was a device called Pure Smoke from Ellusionist. This retails at about $147 but is mostly used for close up magic. I've seen it done on a fembot costume, emailed the costumer, and she mentioned that she was a bit disappointed with the output. Mind you, she split the smoke into two (for your know...both boobs) so there was half the output. I would think that buying two of these would work best, one for each exhaust of the jetpack. The next issue would then be to rig them remotely together - something I know nothing about.

the first option you have listed would fit my pack it looks like.. not sure of the maker of mine, its kinda old..

i'm going to do some experiments soon, with the TK that host our armor parties, with model rocket engines in the thrusters.. He was/is really into that sort of stuff and really wants to try it out .. so if that is a success i will post it up on the forums here.. it would be a one time shot, and you would have to use it outside.. and they are pretty cheap.. but he has some ideas and thinks it could be really cool.

Thanks for the input, Justin. At least I know this thing will fit into ONE pack

Yeah, the Tiny FX was the first item I saw and nearly broke my jaw from it falling so hard at the sight of the price. But, this is not uncommon in theatre and film as the smaller the device, the more expensive it is to keep the same effect as something larger.

You can rent these units, but I imagine with the amount of times you use them, you may end up paying the same amount just to buy it.

That was the thread that's been ongoing associated with Gator's solution. While it's an option, I would like to see if I can put something together that creates a mist, rather than a blast out of the exhaust.

Nope. Can't see it. Although I'd be interested to see what your friend comes up with.

I'm talking with MrRCSound and a gentleman from Troy Built Models. It's looking like they are going to be able to help me. I'll keep you posted. Right now it's a matter of increasing the runtime of the smoke. 2 minutes is not enough.